Storm Diana will be bringing a cocktail of wind and rain on Wednesday and into Thursday, affecting a large portion of the country.

But it will be western regions that will suffer the most, with East Yorkshire set to receive the aftermath of the storm through heavy rain on Wednesday and Thursday morning.

Which areas Storm Diana will hit

Gales with gusts up to 70mph are possible in western regions as the turbulent blast piles into the country as a low pressure system tracks to the north of Ireland.

Storm Diana is expected to move away during Wednesday evening, although showers and most persistent rain are likely to persist into Thursday

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Weather warnings for wind and rain have been issued for large areas of the country on Wednesday and Thursday with travel disruption and a risk of flooding possible.

A further alert for high winds lasts until mid-afternoon on Thursday for Wales, south-west England, West Midlands, north-west England, the Yorkshire & Humber region and large areas of Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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Strong winds will also bring some rough seas and large waves, with some coastal impacts possible.

A spokesperson for The Weather Channel said: “Gusts could reach between 60 to 70mph over exposed headlands as low pressure tracks past Ireland and Scotland. Strongest winds will be in southern Ireland in the morning.

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for strong winds and rain due to Storm Diana (Image: Met Office)

“By midday western coasts of Wales will start to see gusts reach 55 to 60mph.

“Strongest winds then extending to southwest Scotland, Cumbria and inland across North Wales with gusts reaching 60mph and up to 70mph on exposed coasts and hills. Expect difficult driving conditions, especially over more exposed routes in northern England and Wales.”

Hull forecast

Hull has been hit by large spells of rain over Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning, and the wet weather is set to continue - although it will escape the worst of Storm Diana.

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